Rare Half Rupee 1899 Queen Victoria Empress Bombay Mint British India Silver Coin # A480

Description

Rare British India silver Half Rupee dated 1899, issued in the name of Queen Victoria, Empress of India. The obverse carries the crowned and draped bust of the Queen facing left with the legend VICTORIA EMPRESS, while the reverse shows the value HALF RUPEE, INDIA and the date within an ornate floral wreath.

• Denomination: Half Rupee (8 Annas)
• Year: 1899, as read from the reverse
• Mint: Bombay, no mint mark below the date
• Metal: silver,.917 fine; approximately 24.3 mm in diameter
• Condition: Very Fine, with honest circulation wear, a few light field scratches and clear legends
• Type: regular issue of the Victoria Empress silver series, 1877-1901

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Step back into the height of the British Raj with this captivating 1899 British India Half Rupee, struck in fine silver during the illustrious reign of Queen Victoria, Empress of India. Measuring approximately 24.3 mm in diameter and minted at the historic Bombay facility, this regular-issue coin features the classic crowned bust of the Queen on the obverse and a delicate floral wreath enclosing the denomination on the reverse. Graded in Very Fine condition, it displays honest circulation wear alongside remarkably crisp legends and details that speak to its age and journey. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike treasure late 19th-century Imperial coinage for its tangible connection to a vast, transformative global empire. Owning a piece of the Victoria Empress series (1877–1901) adds profound depth to any advanced world coin collection. Please note that the accompanying photographs showcase the exact, authentic specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency for discerning collectors.